1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 855 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Montego | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montego | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1859 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |
